Increase in Ticket Prices Laments Minister Due to Federation's Decision
The price of the Germany ticket, a pass that enables nationwide travel in regional and local public transport for approximately 14 million people, is set to rise from January 1, 2026. The current monthly price of 58 euros will increase to 63 euros.
Negotiations between the federal government and the states have been unsuccessful in finding an alternative solution to offset expected additional costs for transport companies. This decision was made at a special transport ministers' conference in Munich.
Detlef Tabbert, Brandenburg's Minister of Transport, expressed disappointment with the price increase, hoping that the Germany ticket price could remain at 58 euros per month. Previously, the price had already risen from 49 euros to 58 euros per month at the beginning of the year.
The proposed price for the Germany ticket was initially 64 euros, but was reduced to at least 63 euros due to negotiations. The transport ministers of the states unanimously agreed to this adjustment. However, the federal transport minister was absent during these talks due to parliamentary duties.
The states with CDU/CSU governments advocated for a higher monthly price of 64 euros for the Germany ticket, while other states considered 62 euros sufficient for cost coverage.
Both the federal government and the states insist they cannot provide more money, leaving only a renewed price increase as an option. Detlef Tabbert criticized the federal government for allowing the successful Germany ticket to fail or accept a price increase.
The federal government was not willing to contribute more than 1.5 billion euros for the Germany ticket. The dispute revolves around this financial issue, with the states seeking more financial support from the federal government.
Despite the price increase, the Germany ticket remains a valuable asset for millions of commuters across Germany, offering them the convenience of unlimited travel within the country's public transport network.
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